Lingering symptoms in non-hospitalized patients with COVID-19 - a prospective survey study of symptom expression and effects on mental health in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The infection rates with SARS-CoV 2 virus, known since 2019, are currently significantly weakened in their dynamics. Nevertheless, COVID 19 is still a common disease, which in most cases is overcome quite well and can be treated by the general practitioner. Despite an initially uncomplicated disease progression, the long-term consequences can be considerable. Symptoms persisting over a period of more than 12 weeks after infection are summarized as Post-COVID (PC) syndrome. The aim of this study is to document the symptom expression in PC patients in the outpatient setting, with a major focus on limitations in daily life and consequences for mental health.

Methods

This survey is part of a prospective European collaborative study with the German cohort having been s

SUBMITTER: Rohde J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11963417 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature